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Joe Perry on the painful memory of selling his ’Burst – and why he’ll never forget the moment it came back to him

By Janelle Borg published 24 February 26

The Aerosmith guitarist was forced to sell his most cherished guitar in the late-’70s and spent years trying to get it back, until Slash made the ultimate guitar collector sacrifice

When Jeff Beck damaged an impossibly rare vintage Stratocaster – while he and Dweezil Zappa were at a party dressed as knights

By Jonathan Horsley published 24 February 26

This Fender once belonged to Steve Marriott or something… But Beck? He wasn’t too fussed. People pay for these dings nowadays!

Joel Hoekstra was late to the Les Paul party – now he’s making up for lost time

By Phil Weller published 24 February 26

The Whitesnake guitarist spent years playing Floyd Rose guitars, then Janis Joplin changed his world

Why the Fender Telecaster is Sheryl Crow's long-time guitar “sidekick”

By Janelle Borg published 24 February 26

The celebrated singer-songwriter says she can “play the heck out of my piano” but gravitated toward the Tele due to the staying power of a great guitar riff

Lucinda Williams on how her stroke has affected her guitar playing

By Janelle Borg published 23 February 26

Despite still dealing with the aftereffects of a stroke, Williams has just released her 16th studio album and is set to go on tour with her band, which includes two “brilliant” players who have taken on guitar duties

Smith/Kotzen roll out an Iron Maiden classic, with a very special guest

By Phil Weller published 23 February 26

The Smith-penned anthem has been a standout during their live shows, and in London, things got a little more Maiden

A new Gregg Allman documentary is coming to cinemas in Summer 2026

By Phil Weller published 23 February 26

It promises to offer longstanding fans a deep insight into one of America’s most culturally impactful musicians

Why Paul Rodgers declined an offer to front the new Van Halen album

By Phil Weller published 23 February 26

Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather are currently looking for a vocalist to complete their project of reviving archival Van Halen material

How Spiritbox's Mike Stringer and Aristides channeled Kurt Cobain for one of modern metal’s most desirable signatures

By Janelle Borg published 23 February 26

The Spiritbox guitar player and the boundary-pushing guitar brand released the all-new STX Series last year

Aaron Marshall of Intervals says the rig he played Blink-182 and Slipknot on as a teenager could more than hold its own today

By Jonathan Horsley published 22 February 26

Boss distortion, Fender amp, cheap Strat? Yeah, that checks out